Youth Advocate (Bilingual)

First Place for Youth

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 49,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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5% differential pay

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Job summary

First Place for Youth seeks a Youth Advocate to provide case management, psycho-social assessment, and intervention planning for transitioned-age foster youth in Oakland. The role blends onsite and community work through our Transitional Living Program to support housing stability, sustainable employment, and educational achievement.

Youth Advocates lead a multi-disciplinary team, deliver counseling, and coordinate with county workers, educators, and housing specialists.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent.
Master’s degree preferred in social work, psychology or counselling.
Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) required.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention to youth.
Conduct case management and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
Document care plans, progress notes, and consent forms.
Offer coaching to promote housing stability, employment and education goals.
Participate in on-call coverage and occasional evenings/weekends.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

BA in social work/related field

Master's in social work/related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth, we’re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work At First Place For Youth

Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.

Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you’ll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.

Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.

Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.

Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Youth Advocate is responsible for case management, psycho-social assessment, development and implementation of intervention strategies. The Youth Advocate provides clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and provide coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing stability, sustainable and sustaining employment, and educational achievement. The Youth Advocate is active in developing, supporting and implementing an individualized, strength-based, culturally competent, youth-centered approach. A successful Youth Advocate understands how to motivate, influence, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while launching adult lives from the homeless system. This position is a combination of onsite and community-based work Monday through Friday and will be part of our Transitional Living Program (TLP) which serves young adults referred through the SF homeless response system.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide youth with individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, advocacy and life skills training. (70%)

Direct Care And Interventions

In-residence visits are mandatory as outlined in the program guidelines.

Develops partnership strategy with each youth

Gathers and analyzes on-going information to ensure youth safety, well-being and progress

Provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams consisting of youth, family and other natural supporters, county case managers, Employment and Education Specialists, Housing Specialists, and Intake Specialists to ensure seamless and effective service delivery

Organizes, schedules, and facilitates youth and team meetings

Provides on-going assessment of youth well-sufficiency and develops plans to ensure safety and Deescalate crisis as needed

Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and intervention to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment.

Participates on a rotating basis to provide on-call coverage

Provides crisis counseling as needed.

Case Management/Coordination

Collaborates with community providers including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members and significant others

Keeps key team members informed and Works with team members to identify and engage appropriate natural supporters.

Documentation/Administrative Duties (30%)

Completes documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes.

Ensures all needed paperwork and consents are completed for each client at time of entry.

Participates in agency committee as assigned.

Provides on-going orientation and training to staff as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BA in social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent required with Minimum four years of experience working in a child welfare social services setting or with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma. Master's Degree in a social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent preferred. A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging. Fluency in Spanish required (reading, writing, and verbal)Professional License is a plus. Must be comfortable working in community settings. Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check Must have a car, a valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance. Attention to detail – Ability to work with high level of detail, work has high level of professional polish down to smallest details, documents and products are well thought out and clear, database is organized and up to date. Computer skills -- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems Availability - for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

Bachelor's Degree Pay Range: $30.52 - $32.22/Hourly

Master's Degree Pay Range: $33.81 - $35.91/Hourly

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